| Abstract: | Three synthetic methods have been developed for embedding nanosize metal clusters into polymers: (i) in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles in cross-linked poly-acrylamide gels, (ii) implantation of cryochemically produced silver nanoparticles into poly-acrylamide gels, and (iii) encapsulation of metal nanoparticles in poly-p-xylylene films. All methods allow one to produce 3–20 nm stable metal clusters embedded into bulk materials, thin films or fine particles dispersed in organic solvents or water. Results on some physical properties of the metal-polymer systems thus obtained are presented. |
